Viking
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Viking oven trips the circuit breaker when heating or when a specific function is used.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted heating element to chassis, Damaged wiring insulation contacting metal, Shorted convection motor, Incorrect breaker size or shared circuit issues
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately; this indicates a potentially dangerous fault.
Steps:
- Note which function causes the trip (bake, broil, convection). This helps isolate the circuit.
- Disconnect power and inspect the corresponding element or motor and its wiring for burn marks or contact with metal chassis.
- Test the suspect element or motor for continuity to ground (chassis). Any continuity indicates a short; replace the component.
- Inspect the power cord and terminal block for signs of arcing or overheating; repair as needed.
- If no internal fault is found, have an electrician verify the circuit, breaker size, and connections.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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